#104, BBC TeachingEnglish Article: Getting teenagers talking

ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#104 | November 14 | ISSN 0975-3036

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The TE editor says, “Getting teenagers to use English in class can provide a considerable challenge to most teachers. This article examines some of the reasons why it can be so difficult and makes some suggestions for overcoming these problems.

  • Why it’s important
    • Long-term and short-term memory
    • Language fitness & agility
    • Authenticity
  • Why they don’t use English
    • Peer pressure
    • Lack of motivation
    • Lack of support”.

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